Summer Time

With summer upon us already, we here at the Clay County Sheriff's Office would like everyone to be aware of some of the dangers and changes of schedules for many in our community.

1. Children are out of school and are out and about playing.

Vehicles

Buckle Up Everyone! NOT JUST BABY!

Don't forget baby (or pets) in cars. In a few short minutes a car can reach over 100 degrees.

Always look both ways before entering the intersection.

Be mindful of backing up. Small children are hard to see if they are directly behind the car.

Poisoning

small children are curious and want to explore their surroundings. Be mindful of where you house your home cleaning supplies and laundry detergent.

Head Injuries

Children out riding bicycles, skateboards, scooters, horses or ATVs need to be wearing helmets to ensure safety while enjoying outside activities.

Drowning

With pools already up, going up and the local pools opening this becomes a big danger for individuals of any age. Children can drown in as little as an inch of water in a five-gallon bucket as well as a swimming pool. But don't just keep an eye on the little ones, be mindful of anyone near the water.

Playground Injuries

Falls off of any playground equipment (park or at home) can lead to a much serious injury given the height of the equipment or the age of the child.

2. The Sun

Sun Damage

Sunscreen is not just for the beach!!!

Remember to wear it:

Amusement parks

Outside Family Events

Sporting Events

Outside Concerts

Pool Parties

and so many more...

Heat exhaustion

a condition whose symptoms may include

heavy sweating

rapid pulse

heat cramps

Heavy Sweating

Dizziness

Fatigue

Nausea

Headache

Causes of heat exposure

high temperatures

high humidity

strenuous physical activity

Heat stroke

Or sun stroke, is a type of severe heat illness that results in a body temperature greater than 104 and confusion.

Symptoms

Throbbing Headache

Dizziness and light-headedness

Lack of Sweating despite the heat

Red,hot, and dry skin

Nausea and vomiting

Rapid Heartbeat

3. Bites

Mosquitos

Everyone's Favorite Bug!!

These bugs carry all kinds of diseases:

Malaria

Yellow Fever

So Remember to Apply bug spray

Wasps and Bees

These bugs are mostly nonaggressive unless threatened by something.

So remember when cleaning out those sheds and putting up those pools to be mindful of their presence.

Ants

With kids out playing in the yard, ant hills can become a hazard. Small children can easily over run by these small creatures and could quickly become dangerous.

Snakes

With the warmer weather upon us, these creatures are starting to come out of the hiding holes. So be aware of were you step when out in wooded areas or even out in your shed when cleaning because they will go anywhere to stay warm.

Dogs and Cats

These animals are always out and about and you can never be to cautious around a stray animal. Even if that animal is familiar to you, it only takes a second for any animal to become hostile.

But most of all, all of us here at the Clay County Sheriff's Office would like to wish you a Safe and Happy Summer.